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AP53 TKE

2004 Mercedes-benz Slk

Blue Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2025
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

104,681 mi
Last recorded104,681 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2024
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk57,472 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP53 TKE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2024 104,681 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2022 104,628 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2021 104,201 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2020 97,275 miles

Central Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Jun 2019 90,582 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Jun 2018 86,015 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2018 86,015 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2017 79,282 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2013 73,364 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 3 Apr 2013 73,364 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 13 Mar 2012 64,526 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Mar 2012 64,526 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 52,063 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2011 52,063 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Mar 2010 41,033 miles

All Tyres nearing legal limit of 1.6mm (Measured 2-3mm)

Play in Offside front Bottom Ball Joint

Slight Judder from rear Brakes (Discs corroded and Pads 75% worn)

Wiper blades Worn/Noisy

Fail 17 Mar 2010 41,033 miles

All Tyres nearing legal limit of 1.6mm (Measured 2-3mm)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Play in Offside front Bottom Ball Joint

Slight Judder from rear Brakes (Discs corroded and Pads 75% worn)

Wiper blades Worn/Noisy

Pass 26 Mar 2009 33,648 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2008 28,258 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2007 24,062 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Slk?

Based on 1,335,553 MOT tests across 81,472 vehicles.

80.0%
Pass Rate
3,226
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
81,472
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 28,060
coil spring broken 11,334
Stop lamp not working 8,797
Brake pipe excessively corroded 8,610
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 8,088
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AP53 TKE is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk in Blue with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

Across all 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.0% with a typical mileage of 57,472 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz Slk fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 28,060 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AP53 TKE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz Slk typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 22 years old, this Mercedes-benz Slk is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AP53 TKE registered?

AP53 TKE is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 30 January 2004.

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